Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan is a debt fund with a current NAV of ₹24.7145 as of 10 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of ₹105 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.27%, 6.83% and 5.88%, and the official risk category is Medium Risk.

Our view is that this is best read as a relatively steady corporate-bond strategy rather than a high-growth debt option. The return pattern is moderate, the benchmark behaviour has been mixed over time, and the portfolio is anchored by government securities and high-quality corporate debt.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹24.7145 as of 10 Sep 2026
AUM	₹105 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.36%
Launch Date	07 Feb 2014
Min SIP	₹1,000
Risk Category	Medium Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Debt
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Avnish Jain, Suman Prasad

The fund is managed by Avnish Jain and Suman Prasad.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.09%	-4.06%
3M	1.59%	1.37%
1Y	5.27%	-7.31%
3Y	6.83%	6.07%
5Y	5.88%	5.91%

The short-term picture is uneven but not weak. Over one month the fund was marginally positive while the benchmark was negative, which suggests the portfolio held up better in a choppier stretch. Over three months, the fund stayed ahead of the benchmark by a small margin, so recent stability has been better than the index’s own patchy movement.

The one-year figure is the cleanest strength in the record. The fund delivered 5.27% while the benchmark was down 7.31%, which shows the scheme resisted a difficult backdrop more effectively than the index. That does not turn the fund into a high-return debt product, but it does show a noticeably better recent path than the benchmark.

The longer view is more measured. At three years, the fund’s 6.83% return is ahead of the benchmark’s 6.07%, and the five-year return of 5.88% is almost in line with the benchmark’s 5.91%. This tells us the fund has generally tracked its reference line closely over time, with recent periods adding a modest edge rather than a dramatically different growth profile.

The return pattern also suggests the scheme has not been a straight-line compounder. The series shows some dips and recoveries, which fits a debt portfolio exposed to interest-rate changes and credit selection. For investors, that usually means the fund may be useful as a moderate-risk corporate-bond allocation where consistency matters more than trying to maximise upside.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

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The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.27%	6.83%	5.88%
Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan	6.51%	8.09%	6.76%
Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.35%	7.83%	6.27%
ICICI Pru Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.21%	7.54%	6.81%
DSP Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.19%	7.41%	6.04%
Bandhan Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.02%	7.37%	6.12%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

The fund trails the listed peers on the one-year figure, where the peer set runs from 6.02% to 6.51% and this scheme sits at 5.27%. The gap narrows on the longer horizon, because the three-year return is closer to the group and the five-year number remains within the same broad band as the peers.

That means the short-term story is weaker than the longer-term one. Over three and five years, the fund looks more aligned with the peer group’s general behaviour, but recent performance has not kept pace with the stronger one-year readings shown by several comparable funds. The comparison therefore points to a fund that has been steadier than explosive, with recent returns lagging while longer-term numbers remain more competitive.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
6.94% GOI 2036 (11-May-2036)	Government Securities	16.55%
8.15% Rajasthan SDL 16-Apr-29	Government Securities	4.86%
8.45% Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (04/12/2028) **	Corporate Debt	4.83%
8.55% HDFC Bank Ltd (27/03/2029) **	Corporate Debt	4.81%
8.40% Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (27/05/2027) **	Corporate Debt	4.77%
9.00% NTPC Ltd (25/01/2027) **	Corporate Debt	4.77%
8.04% Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (18/01/2027) **	Corporate Debt	4.74%
8.23% Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd (21/12/2026) **	Corporate Debt	4.74%
7.34% Ultratech Cement Ltd (03/03/2028) **	Corporate Debt	4.73%
7.35% Export-Import Bank of India (27/07/2028) **	Corporate Debt	4.73%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 59.53% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest holding is 6.94% GOI 2036 (11-May-2036) at 16.55%, which is a meaningful anchor for the portfolio. After that, the weights move into a tighter band, with the next nine holdings clustered between 4.73% and 4.86%. That spread suggests the fund is not relying on one or two overwhelmingly large corporate lines after the government security.

Because the top 10 holdings together make up 59.53% of the portfolio, the disclosed book looks moderately concentrated but still fairly distributed across multiple issuers and maturities. With 21 total holdings disclosed, the remaining tail may still matter, but the displayed positions already show a structure that could balance carry, credit exposure and duration. In our view, that profile is consistent with a fund that may be aiming for stability rather than sharp directional bets.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund may suit investors who are comfortable with moderate debt-fund volatility and who want a corporate-bond allocation with a meaningful government-securities anchor. The Medium Risk label and the return pattern suggest a steadier profile than equity funds, but not a completely flat one.

A medium- to longer-term horizon fits better than a very short holding period, because the three-year and five-year numbers are more informative than the one-year figure alone. The main trade-off is that you are accepting moderate risk and periodic movement in exchange for a return profile that has generally stayed close to the benchmark, with some periods of outperformance and some stretches of lag.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load: No exit load.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹24.7145 as of 10 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?

The fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.27%, 6.83% and 5.88%.

How does the fund compare with its benchmark?

Over 1 year, it has held up much better than the benchmark, with 5.27% versus -7.31%. Over 3 years and 5 years, it has stayed close to the benchmark, with a slight edge at 3 years and near parity at 5 years.

How does it compare with other corporate-bond funds on returns?

Its 1-year return is below the listed peer funds, while its 3-year and 5-year returns sit closer to the group. The short-term comparison is weaker than the longer-term picture.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Avnish Jain and Suman Prasad. The exit load is nil, so there is no exit load on redemption.

Bottom line

Canara Rob Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan looks more steady than flashy. Its recent one-year return is softer than several comparable corporate-bond funds, but the three-year and five-year figures keep it in the same broad return zone as the benchmark and peer set. The Medium Risk label, the government-security anchor and the spread of holdings point to a fund that may appeal to investors looking for a measured debt allocation rather than aggressive return chasing.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 1:09 PM IST

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Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.